9-year-old Ferguson girl shot dead while doing homework on mum’s bed

9-year-old Jamyla Bolden

Jamyla Bolden, 9, was on the bed doing her homework in the 9200 block of Ellison when she was shot by an unknown gunman who is still at large. Her mother was also shot in the leg but has since been released from the hospital, KMOV reports.
Police said the bullets came from outside of the home and the St. Louis County coroner confirmed the girl died of a gunshot wound.
"I never in a million years thought that I'd be laying my daughter to rest," said James Bolden, Jamyla’s father.
No arrests have been made, but police said they have received several tips. Officials also said they do not believe there is a public safety risk. The victim's family, along with police, urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact CrimeStoppers or the Ferguson Police Department.